Sweeties

What do these have in common?

From CrowellPost2011

They are all wonderful things surrounding me on Mother's Day! It was so beautiful for Mother's Day here in the UK to land on General Conference Weekend. After listening to inspired leaders' messages I am always uplifted and feel empowered to be a better wife, mother, and daughter. I think Sister Steven's talk was one that hit me the most when she said children, "come to families as precious gifts with a divine nature and destiny." The pansies are pretty, licorice lovely, but my children are the sweetest, most precious gifts in my life.
I certainly have had moments where I want to blow through the roof with frustration, toss my hands up in the air, and give up; but, having an understanding that they are each Heavenly Father's children with "divine nature and destiny" helps me to reach beyond myself and help them become who they were meant to be. Our children and their humility, obedience, and trust really are "a key" to helping us become like our Heavenly Father. Thank you Sweeties, for helping me be a better person.

Sneaky Spence

Just like that, Spencer is 6 months old! How can he sneak up six months! I'm telling you, this kid is full of surprises.

From Spencer Everett Crowell

There's a song here in Woodbridge {which I thought was popular--guess only well-known to our group of library friends}: Zoom, zoom zoom, we're going to the moon. After you sing, "Zoom, zoom zoom; we'll get there very soon," you count down from 5 and lift up your little (or husky) babe, blasting him up to the moon like a rocket {at about "3" I prep myself for take-off}. This boy continues to eat and grow like a champion. This cute butter ball loves his toes and eats them whenever he can. Although he has two bottom teeth, I can never catch his smile on camera! One of these days..
Sixth months brought lots of hand-mouth coordination. This includes reaching for Elsie's hair whenever he has the chance {we see a tease in the making}.

From Spencer Everett Crowell

Since the last few months have slipped by, we need some updates of Mr. Spencer. At five months, Spence was "blowing raspberries" and drooling like we've never seen. Not a huge fan of tummy time as it only lasted for about 5 minutes. He preferred sitting propped up with the Boppy and practically folding in half, reaching for his toes.

From Spencer Everett Crowell

Besides discovering the back of his head and ears with his hands, four-months = need for real food for Spencer!

From Spencer Everett Crowell

He was more than ready.

From Spencer Everett Crowell

Oh, Spencer.

Four-month Fancy

I love four months.

From Spencer Everett Crowell

Sparkle in their eyes.

From Spencer Everett Crowell

Connect and begin to take in the world {or their thumb}.

From Spencer Everett Crowell

You know they're smiling at you.

From Spencer Everett Crowell